Become a NAMI Support Group Facilitator

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Description

NAMI Jax provides free in-person and online support groups to people living with a mental health condition and their families/caregivers. These groups are run by trained facilitators who have lived experience and provide support, compassion, and understanding. We provide a weekend training and all the materials you will need to succeed. 

Here are brief descriptions of the support groups we provide and their schedule: 

Young Adult Support Group: For young adults (ages 18-30) seeking support, compassion, and education about recovery. Formal diagnosis is not required. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 6:15-7:15pm on Zoom. 

(HIGH NEED!) Teen Support Group: For high-school-age teens (about ages 14-17) seeking support, compassion, and education about recovery. Formal diagnosis is not required. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00pm at Wolfson Children's Hospital. 

Family Support Group: For family members, caregivers and friends of individuals living with mental illness or co-occurring substance use disorder. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00pm at at Baptist Jacksonville Main Campus. or 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30pm at Orange Park Hospital. Zoom sessions every Monday at 6:15-7:45pm. 


Details

Get Connected Icon 18 and older
Get Connected Icon Is Family Friendly
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Get Connected Icon it is recommended to attend and participate in a support group before becoming a facilitator
Get Connected Icon NAMI Jax does not provide clinical hours through support groups